Senior Adult Program

Senior Adult Program

The Department of Health and Human Services reports that the highest suicide rate of any age population is that of adults over the age of 65. For many older adults, behavioral health illnesses once diagnosed can be effectively treated with psychiatric help. Acute emotional problems treated at Port St. Lucie Hospital include:

Depression

Anxiety

Compulsive Behavior

Memory Loss

Confusion

Alcohol Abuse

Obsessive Behavior

Panic Attacks

Psychotic Disturbances

Mood Disorders

Depression

Anxiety

Compulsive Behavior

Memory Loss

Confusion

Alcohol Abuse (for those with dual diagnosis)

Obsessive Behavior

Panic Attacks

Psychotic Disturbances

Mood Disorders

Suicidal Thoughts

Phobias

Substance Abuse (for those with dual diagnosis)

Grief & Loss

Aging Issues

Bipolar Disorders

Prescription Medication Over-use

Behavioral Disturbances due to early Dementia

Depression due to Chronic Pain

Suicidal Thoughts

Phobias

Substance Abuse (for those with dual diagnosis)

Grief & Loss

Aging Issues

Bipolar Disorders

Prescription Medication Over-use (for those with dual diagnosis)

Behavioral Disturbances due to early Dementia

Depression due to Chronic Pain

With this in mind, Port St. Lucie Hospital offers both voluntary and involuntary comprehensive treatment programs designed to meet the specific needs of adults over 60 years of age, suffering from serious psychiatric and/or dual diagnosis issues.

Assessment Process

Port St. Lucie Hospital’s Senior Adult Program provides the highest quality assessment, diagnosis, stabilization and treatment for adults over the age of 60 with acute psychiatric issues, which require inpatient or partial hospitalization. Treatment is provided for our patients with kindness, empathy, dignity and respect at all levels in the continuum of care in order to maximize the individual’s ability to achieve successful mental and emotional health.

Before a patient begins treatment, several assessments are conducted to evaluate the patient’s physical, social and emotional health. The assessments help determine the appropriate level of care, which may be inpatient or partial hospitalization treatment. Treatment modalities consist of:

Crisis Evaluation

Cognitive Screenings

Medication Evaluation and Management

Group Psycho-Therapy

Family Education

Crisis Evaluation

Cognitive Screenings

Medication Evaluation and Management

Group Psycho-Therapy

Family Education

Neuro-Psychology Testing and Treatment

Nutritional Consultations

Recreational Therapy

Coordination with Primary Care Physicians

Coordination with Community Senior Services

Neuro-Psychology Testing and Treatment

Nutritional Consultations

Recreational Therapy

Coordination with Primary Care Physicians

Coordination with Community Senior Services

Discharge Process

Planning for discharge, be it a return to a home environment or an alternate living arrangement, begins on the day of admission. Social workers and the treatment team, with the input and assistance of family members and care givers, help to make the transition to community living a safe and seamless experience.

Medicare and most HMO’s and PPO’s are accepted and financial arrangements for self-pay may also be made.

Accredited by the Joint Commission

For members of the public who have questions or concerns regarding patient quality or safety, please contact the hospital’s administration at 1-352-596-4306, or write 7007 Grove Road Brooksville, FL 34609 or email click here. Alternately, members of the public may contact the Joint Commission directly at (630) 792-5000 or electronically at the www.jointcommission.org